Rafael Estevam vs Rustam Kerimov
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
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Tale of the tape
14-1-0Record22-3-0
BantamweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'5"
69"Reach-
128 lbsWeight147 lbs
Nova UniaoTeamFight Club Akhmat· 1680 avg Elo · 29 rated
What's at stake
The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.
If they win+16→ 1751
If they lose-16→ 1719
If they win+16→ 1753
If they lose-16→ 1721
Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.
Opponent quality
Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.
1592 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1583 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Rafael EstevamRustam Kerimov
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Rustam Kerimov52%
Rafael Estevam 48%Elo baseline: 50%
The Combat Edge model makes Rustam Kerimov a 52% favorite over Rafael Estevam in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1735 vs 1737), separated by just 2 points.
Rafael Estevam finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Rustam Kerimov 50%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.